Who We Are

We are a global volunteer, charitable organization with locations in 26 countries around the world. We bring together people of different languages and cultures in a worldwide community focused on furthering the aims and objectives of Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi®, established by our founder, Master Moy Lin Shin.

At every location, people from all ages, backgrounds and walks of life learn, train and practise together. They have diverse reasons and motivations for their involvement, ranging from a simple enjoyment of the Taoist Tai Chi® arts, to an interest in the health benefits, to the rewards of participation in a friendly and supportive community, to the pursuit of a spiritual path whose roots reach back to ancient times. All are welcome and encouraged to participate as they choose.

The values that lie at the heart of our organization reflect the Taoist tradition. Volunteering and helping others are part of this path. Participants are encouraged to volunteer when they can. This may mean making tea, sweeping the floor, instructing, participating in a ceremony, chanting, cooking, fundraising, or contributing in any number of ways.

We value our relationships with the communities where we are active. We often provide instruction to organizations that can benefit from the Taoist Tai Chi® arts, including hospitals and facilities serving seniors or people with disabilities. We have also supported relief for major disasters, and generally continue to assist other charities whenever possible to alleviate suffering

Our Story

Master Moy Lin Shin, a Taoist master, dedicated his life to alleviating suffering by helping others cultivate themselves through the Taoist arts.

Master Moy synthesized a powerful system for cultivating body, mind and spirit based on Taoist teachings as well as training he received from respected teachers in China and Hong Kong. In 1970, he immigrated to Canada where he immediately began teaching Taoist Tai Chi® arts to all who wished to learn. Today, inspired by this vision, the Fung Loy Kok Board of Directors along with many dedicated volunteers continue to make these arts available in communities around the world.

Master Moy was always careful to point out that these teachings are more than a set of movements. They are a form of spiritual cultivation and a way of life. They are a path that encompasses practical wisdom and a way to return to a more natural way of living. In earlier times these cultivation techniques were the special domain of monastic practitioners. Recognizing their great benefits, Master Moy wanted to open them up to all who wished to learn. As a result of his work, the non-profit, charitable, volunteer-run organizations that he founded have grown into hundreds of locations in 26 countries.

In 1998, Master Moy passed away, leaving the organization a clear direction and a powerful foundation. In a spirit of learning and working together, his students have continued to develop these teachings in order to share them with others. As Master Moy envisioned, these arts will continue to flourish for generations to come.

Practiced diligently, the Taoist arts cultivate good health as understood by Taoism. Our efforts are directed at making these benefits better known and understood, in order to promote physical, mental and spiritual well-being in the community.

The foundation of the Taoist arts is compassion. Our underlying charitable orientation is in keeping with the Taoist values of selflessness and service to others. Our inspiration is the example set by our founder, Master Moy Lin Shin, who dedicated his life to helping others without seeking personal gain. For this reason, all of our instructors are volunteers, and all of our branches operate on a non-profit basis. We also perform other services within the community, and assist other charities whenever possible.

"It’s very community-oriented. Everyone works together and supports each other."